TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STANDING: NAVIGATING THE FRAGILE STATUS QUO
TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STANDING: NAVIGATING THE FRAGILE STATUS QUO
Author(s): Mahir Al BannaSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Public Law, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Politics and law, Politics and society, History and theory of political science, Methodology and research technology, Comparative politics, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Philosophy of Law, Geopolitics, Politics and Identity, Peace and Conflict Studies, Comparative Law, Administrative Law
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: Recognition; Status Quo; Taiwan Strait; Resolution 2758; Use of Force; China
Summary/Abstract: This study aimed to discuss the legal limbo of Taiwan, whose political situation lies in a grey area of international law. Its legal status is ambiguous: while meeting the characteristics of a State, it is not recognized by other States so long as China claims it as a Chinese territory. The methodology developed in this study adopted the descriptive analytical approach to the different principles of international law, in addition to quantitative methods, which involved gathering data on cases, courts, and resolutions of international organizations, followed by thorough analysis. This research provided an in-depth investigation to critically assess Taiwan’s fragile status quo, threatened by a potential Chinese military intervention. The study found that the idea that Taiwan is deprived of legal status points out the shortcomings of international law. This study concluded that to overcome this tricky situation, Taiwan should take bold moves, such as making constitutional reforms to facilitate its independence.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: 10/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 149-172
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English
